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Amid COVID-19 recovery and global supply disruptions, countries are focusing on local supply chains Solar energy is fastest growing sector, accounting for more than a third of current global workforce...
Valour’s Bitcoin Carbon Neutral ETP becomes the 11th ETP offered by Valour Valour Bitcoin Carbon Neutral offers investors exposure to Bitcoin and presents a trusted investment method that benefits the...
Additional 100% Offset of Non-Electric Usage Through Preservation Support of 9k Acres of Biodiverse Forest ESRT previously offset electricity with 100% renewable wind power throughout the portfolio Empire State Realty Trust, Inc...
One-third of respondents lack a business case to support sustainable supply chain development. Nearly half of respondents struggle to measure progress. Report outlines five recommendations to increase supply chain sustainability....
Senior legal analysts explore the latest SEC initiatives around ESG disclosure for asset managers, as well the strident opposition and likely legal challenges the agency’s controversial proposals will encounter As...
Presidents of The Gambia, Seychelles and the Federal Republic of Somalia as Heads of State Keynote Speakers CFA Society New York, the local Society of the CFA Institute and leading...
All amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated. H2O Innovation Inc. (TSX: HEO) announces its Water Technologies & Services (WTS) business line has recently been awarded 10 new water...
Viper Networks, Inc. (OTC Pink: VPER), an international leader in the LED Street Lights products and integrated Smart Cities systems and solutions markets, announces that the Company has started receiving...
Canada’s Forest Trust (CFT) and The Canadian Club Toronto announce their partnership to grow the Canadian Club Toronto events towards a net-zero carbon footprint with the power of a Smart Forest™. Renowned for...
IKEA joins forces with four global companies by committing to EV 100+ to transition to zero-emission electric trucks by 2040. Electrification of road transport is one of the key solutions...
New financial platform designed to scale emerging BIPOC-owned companies names noted Latinx leader Nathalie Molina Niño to C-Suite Known Holdings, a new financial platform designed to power the growth of the BIPOC-owned (Black, Indigenous...
Citigroup Inc introduced new diversity goals for gender, race and sexual orientation in its workforce for 2025, the bank said in a statement Tuesday. The company aims to boost global...
Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. is pleased to announce the completion of the initial offering of Class A Units of the Harvest ESG Equity Income Index ETF pursuant to a prospectus dated August...
Lithion’s battery recycling technology will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 75% and water usage by over 90% GM is aggressively scaling battery cell and EV production in North America...
First-of-its-kind payment option in the financial services industry Shows how investing in strong ESG frameworks can result in tangible benefits “The insurance industry has a central role to play in...
More than 270 manufacturers and water utilities have partnered with DOE through Better Plants program Partners comprise 14% of the domestic manufacturing footprint “Better Plants partners are rising to the...
Japan Exchange Group, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has started trial trading of carbon credits on Tokyo Stock Exchange as part of the “Technical Demonstration Project for Carbon...
PwC has announced the appointment of Eric Janson as Global Private Equity, Real Assets and Sovereign Funds Leader. Eric will also continue his role as a member of the US...
Over 100,000 employees at PwC firms across the network have already taken part in ESG training Multiple firms across the network already have ESG Centres of Excellence up and running Jackson-Moore...
C40 announces a partnership with NREP to fund a new Green and Thriving Neighbourhoods programme, deliver proof of concept for “15-minute city” policies and empower cities around the globe to...
This is New York City’s first sale of social bonds Proceeds will finance over 3,000 units of affordable housing Meets growing investor demand for investments that advance socially conscious goals...
Active funds to exclude thermal coal companies by 2030 in the EU and OECD, and globally by 2040 Stronger engagement with company management that could result in voting against the...
JBS has named Jason Weller to its executive leadership team as the company’s first global chief sustainability officer. In this new role, Weller will have oversight of ESG and sustainability...
Seventh Annual GSMA SDG Impact Report Shows Digital Inclusion is Central to SDG Progress Closing the mobile internet ‘usage gap’ should be a priority for countries seeking to deliver against...
Partnering with ESG Book, the new scoring system will provide ESG insights into the world’s largest corporations through a user-friendly traffic light system Launch comes as research finds 61% of...
Transformation to pure-play Innovative Medicines company nears completion Focusing strategy on five core Therapeutic Areas, key technology platforms, and the US Advancing eight in-market brands with multi-billion dollar peak sales...
GXO helps OMNES source recycled packaging materials and achieve 100% on-time fulfillment GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced today that its industry-leading solutions, including...
Kohl’s offering free EV charging at over 140 store locations from Friday, Sept. 23, through Sunday, Oct. 2 Part of company’s commitment to reducing environmental footprint To celebrate National Drive...
New assistance builds on $6.9 billion already committed this year by the U.S. Funding will save lives through emergency interventions and investments in medium to long term food security assistance...
$10 million investment in Nature Conservancy of Canada’s work will help conserve more than 350,000 acres of Boreal forest and builds on TD’s leading role in the carbon markets TD has announced a $10...
BMW addresses future-oriented customer segment with high-quality editorial content Feature stories highlight facets of modern, sustainable luxury and technological progress The 140-page collectable magazine, with each issue de-fined by a...
Houston is home to 40% of all publicly traded oil and gas companies The Gulf Coast is responsible for 10% of emissions in the U.S. and 3% of global emissions...
Framework will support financing, monitoring, data collection and delivery of Green Residential Development Loans Designed in collaboration with CBRE Environmental Consulting Group Barclays Corporate Banking has announced the launch of...
IKEA , which as well as being the largest furniture brand also runs one of the world’s biggest restaurant chains, has slashed its food waste by 54% since 2017 to...
Taylor Farms, North America’s largest producer of healthy fresh foods, has partnered with Bloom Energy, Ameresco, Inc. and Concept Clean Energy to install a microgrid capable of taking one of...
General Motors Co said on Tuesday it backed establishing tougher federal emissions standards to help ensure at least 50% of new vehicles sold by 2030 are zero-emission. The largest U.S. automaker...
Partnership provides private markets more transparency through iLevel, a single source for data collection and reporting Novata, a leading ESG data platform built for the private markets, and S&P Global...
Advisors comprised of ESG professionals specialized in real estate Measurabl, the world’s most widely adopted ESG software for real estate, today announced it has launched ESG Advisory Services, the latest...
New Net Zero Marketplace connects buyers with ecopreneurs in a trusted, transparent carbon credit platform to scale climate-positive impact Carbon credit providers Climate Impact Partners, Cloverly, Lune, Pachama, Native, A Public Benefit Corporation, Respira International, and South...
First portfolio of high quality carbon credits established by major aircraft leasing company with $53.3m investment Part of SMBC Aviation Capital’s wider commitment to supporting its customers’ net zero ambitions...
World’s biggest carbon removals deal announced at New York Climate Week Renewable energy leader Drax Group and impact-driven carbon finance business Respira International have announced a pioneering agreement that will...
Amazon now has 202 renewable energy projects in North America, 117 in Europe, 57 in Asia and the Pacific, one in the Middle East, one in Africa, and its first project in South America The total renewable...
Through its social purpose platform, Mission Every One, Macy’s, Inc. is committed to creating a brighter future for all and creating a more equitable and sustainable future. Macy’s, Inc. is providing...
New research by Dodge Construction Network reveals that the building industry is actively seeking to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete construction. The data shows that 81% of structural engineers and...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced during New York Climate Week the establishment of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA). The UICCA is a non-partisan, climate action entity that...
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced $59 million in grant awards to help save lives with safer crossings in California, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania....
Researchers from the SEC’s Office of the Investor Advocate (OIAD) released an independent research study examining the impact of mutual fund performance benchmarks on investor decision-making, and potential strategic behavior by firms...
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee will hold a virtual public meeting on September 21 at 10 a.m. ET. The meeting will be webcast on the SEC website. The committee...
On Monday, September 19, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a cease-and-desist order against Sparkster Ltd. and its CEO, Sajjad Daya, for the unregistered offer and sale of crypto...
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (MSSB) stemming from the firm’s extensive failures, over a five-year period, to protect the personal identifying...
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